Island Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Island Pizza has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Sanibel restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); operator fixed machine during inspection to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-16-2024 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above dry storage rack.
36-32-5
70
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On pizza make table mozzarella cheese (57 F - Cold Holding). Per operator cheese was out for less than 2 hours for the lunch rush. Operator returned to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at front hand sink on cooks line.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with food container. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and cell phone stored on shelf with clean ware washed items.
40-06-5
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water available for restaurant. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in dish machine area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks unsecured by front counter. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverage on prep table across from pizza oven. **Warning**
12B-07-4
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired at midnight on 01-202-2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator written procedures DBPR Form HR 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting DBPR Form HR 5030-103
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand sink on cooks line.
31B-04-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Pizza on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Pizza.
How does Island Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?
Island Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.
Has Island Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Island Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Island Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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